Pilots interested in getting involved and participating in E1000 RC Combat should contact midwestairwingevents@gmail.com requesting more information.
UPDATES: 6-11 Added HB1 Wing Design Template
9/14/21 Added HB1 Assembly Video
9/14/21 Added 3d Printing Files from Thingiverse for HB1 Plane
Link to build a lighter, smaller wing as designed by Terry Self
To purchase a kit that includes the 3d printed parts, dowel rods and screws, contact Barry Mizes
Recommended Power Setup
Motor: Emax 2204-2300kv or 2205-2300kv
Prop: 5×4.5 – DAL 5054 or MAS 5×4.5
ESC: 20amp or greater
Battery: 1000mah 3 cell
Servo: 5 or 9 gram – DSM-44
Note: This is a recommendation only. Pilots may use any electric power setup as long as the 11.1Wh battery limit is followed.
E1000 Class Combat Rules
- Aircraft must be powered by one battery no larger than 11.1Wh
- Minimum required flight time 5 minutes. NOTE: Discussing a 4-minute minimum flight time.
- Motor, prop, ESC, and airframe are pilot’s choice.
- No sharp edges or sticky fluids
- Double-sided tape and leading-edge notches are allowed.
- Aircraft must be flown line of sight.
- Each pilot is responsible for obtaining headgear and shall have the sole responsibility to provide for his/her own protection. For example, hard hat, bicycle helmet, motorcycle helmet, military combat helmet.
Please refer to AMA web site Radio Control Combat for additional information and rules. The following paragraphs in the AMA Radio Control Combat rules are applicable. 1, 2, 3.1.2 through 3.1.6, 3.1.8, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4.1 through 3.4.5, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4.1 through 5.4.9, 5.5.1 through 5.5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 9.3.3, 9.4, 11.4, and page 26. A separate diagram will be provided that defines the contest site including the combat arena. Reference RC_Combat_2019-2021.pdf (rccombat.com)
More information about E1000 RC Combat is available at the following web sites.
July 27, 2020: RC Combat – National Aeromodeling Championships (modelaircraft.org)
Combat Tactics and Techniques – RC Combat
HB1 E1000 RC Streamer Combat Airplane by HB_Aero_Works – Thingiverse
RC_Combat_2019-2021.pdf (rccombat.com)